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Poll: One in Eight Germans Wants Wall Rebuilt

As world leaders past and present gather in Germany to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a poll has revealed that one in eight Germans regret the day that their country was reunified.
Nov 9, 2009 by  Chris Dade in World - 2 comments

The Berlin Twitter Wall

As we are about 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, we can now share our thoughts on that historic event and post a wish for the future on the virtual Berlin Wall.
Nov 6, 2009 by  Maciej Lewandowski in Internet

U2 at the Brandenburg Gate

Tomorrow, on the 5th of November, famous Irish rock band will be playing for free in Berlin. U2 gig is announced as a powerful prelude to the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Nov 4, 2009 by  Maciej Lewandowski in Entertainment

Survey finds 15 percent of Germans want Berlin Wall back

Survey finds that one in seven Germans are "pining for the Wall." Fifteen percent of Germans, according to the opinion poll, think they were "better off" prior to unification of the east and west.
Sep 16, 2009 by  Kay Mathews in World

Opinion: America, End Your Fear Of Wall Street

The Kings of Wall Street have long coveted the absolute supremacy they now enjoy over the largest economy in the world.
Aug 20, 2009 by  James Raider in Politics - 4 comments

Berlin Wall Museum Releases Latest Figures Of Those Killed

The Berlin Wall Museum has released its latest research figures, which for the first time include those of guards who committed suicide. The release coincides with the 48th year since the wall was built.
Aug 12, 2009 by  Christopher Szabo in World

Honoring the Last to Die Crossing the Berlin Wall

On February 5 a service was held at Berlin's Chapel of Reconciliation to commemorate the last person to die attempting to cross the Berlin wall.
Feb 8, 2009 by  W.V. Fitzgerald in World - 2 comments

Obama To Wall Street: You Should Be Ashamed Of Yourselves

United States President Barack Obama continues his offensive against the fat bonuses that are being given to people on Wall Street. He is not letting up on his attacks.
Jan 29, 2009 by  Can Tran in Politics - 8 comments

Wall Street Still Living The Mile High Life

Wall Street bigwigs may have begged poverty earlier this fall but that doesn't mean that they are going to live like paupers. Corporate jets are still their mode of transportation.
Dec 21, 2008 by  KJ Mullins in Business

Hilter Is Back In Berlin

The Hitler wax figure at Madame Tussaud's in Berlin has been restored and returned to its display. On opening day the figure had been decapitated by a former policeman who faces charges of causing criminal damage.
Sep 14, 2008 by  KJ Mullins in Arts - 2 comments

Obama in Berlin: 'America Has no Better Partner than Europe'

U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama said in a speech to the Berlin crowd, “There is no better partner than Europe”. He also added: "This is the moment when the world should support the millions of Iraqis who seek to rebuild their lives."
Jul 24, 2008 by  Chris V. Thangham in Politics - 1 comment

Pixar's WALL-E The Robot Wins The Hearts Of Young And Old Alike

What do you get when technology takes over the earth and the human race no longer has to do anything for itself? Well, you'll have to see the movie to find out. However, the reviews are in and WALL-E is topping the charts.

Woman married to Berlin Wall for decades

A woman claims she has been married to the Berlin Wall for the last 29 years and has “Berliner-Mauer“ (Berlin Wall) as her surname to reflect their odd marriage.
May 28, 2008 by  Chris V. Thangham in World - 6 comments

Arrests and injuries at Turkish demo in Berlin

Eight protesters were in custody in Berlin on Monday after a rally by Turks and Kurds turned violent, police said. Eighteen policemen were injured when clashes erupted on the fringe of Sunday afternoon's protest in the Berlin suburb of Kreuzberg.
Oct 29, 2007 by  dpa news in Politics

Polish, German students re-smash the Wall on Germany's Unity Day

Polish and German students smashed through a plaster board painted brick wall symbolising the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall Wednesday and rallied for stronger ties between Poland and Germans at an event in Warsaw marking Germany's Unity Day.
Oct 3, 2007 by  dpa news in Politics

Ancient 124 mile wall found in Iran

Archaeologists in Iran have discovered a 124 mile long wall, only the second longest structure in Asia after the Great Wall of China. It was found in Golestan province in northern Iran to defend against Great Wall of China.

ROUNDUP: Air Berlin to take over Thomas Cook's Condor

Air Berlin is to take over rival holiday travel airline Condor from Thomas Cook by February 2010 in two steps, the Berlin-based airline said Thursday.
Sep 20, 2007 by  dpa news in Business

Air Berlin signs deal to take over Thomas Cook's Condor by 2010

Air Berlin is to take over rival holiday travel airline Condor from its owners, Thomas Cook, by February 2010 in two steps, the Berlin-based airline said Thursday.
Sep 20, 2007 by  dpa news in Business

Berlin looking for new image

The German capital is seeking to polish its image abroad, 18 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Sep 17, 2007 by  dpa news in Travel

China's Wall becoming less and less great

Sand storms in northwest China are reducing sections of Great Wall of China(One of the 7 wonders of the world) to mounds of dirt and eventually may cause them to disappear in about 20 years or so.
Aug 29, 2007 by  RobotGod in World - 5 comments
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